Best Hummus Recipe
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
16 servings (2 tablespoons each)
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Calories
77 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
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Smooth and creamy, this easy homemade hummus is flavorful, quick, and delicious alongside pita chips and veggies!
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.5 ounce) chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup water plus more as needed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- olive oil optional for serving; parsley chopped
- fresh parsley optional for serving; parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, water, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a food processor. Puree until smooth, scraping the sides occasionally and adding more water, as necessary, until the hummus reaches the desired consistency. Give it a taste and season with additional salt, if necessary.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- To serve, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Prepare the hummus in advance, cover and refrigerate. It will last in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 days.
- How to Freeze Homemade Hummus: Transfer hummus to a freezer-safe container. Pour olive oil over top to cover (this will form a seal over the hummus to lock in the moisture). Seal tightly and freeze for 3-4 months.
- Tahini has a slightly bitter taste naturally. If your homemade hummus tastes too bitter, it may be that you added too much tahini. It could also be that your tahini just isn't a good quality -- maybe try a different brand.
- To achieve a very smooth and creamy texture, you'll simply need to puree the hummus even longer in the food processor (at least 3-4 minutes). You might also like to drizzle in a little bit more olive oil to contribute to that creamy texture. Another great method to achieve ultra-smooth hummus? Make it in a blender! I don't normally recommend preparing hummus in a blender because it's difficult to control the texture (it goes from lumpy to pulverized in seconds); however, if you know that you want it super-smooth, whizz it in the blender and it will be perfectly light, fluffy and creamy. A small blender like a NutriBullet works nicely for this recipe.
- Add more water or lemon juice, as necessary, to thin the hummus to the desired consistency. You will also want to scrape down the sides of the food processor a couple of times in order to make sure that all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
187mg
(8%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (2 tablespoons each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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